Like talking and walking, acquiring a love healthy food is something baby learns. How can you get your child to choose peppers over pizza?
You’ve probably heard the saying ‘baby eats what mom eats’, and that’s true! But let’s put your fears to rest - pregnancy does not mean you need to go on a crazy diet. Rather, most of the time it’s all about choosing whole foods for optimal nutrition.
So far, over 2,100 microorganisms have been identified as living in and on the human body (Source). When it comes to the gut, almost 400 of these microorganisms inhabit this environment; this diverse and abundant community of microorganisms is referred to as the gut microbiome.
Nothing makes a parent’s heart skip a beat faster than the sound of a baby coughing at mealtime.
Is your baby choking?
This stress often builds as parents start to introduce solid foods into their baby’s diet. The good news is that choking, while scary, is largely preventable and not as common as you think it is.
Introducing baby to solid foods is an exciting time but it can also be a bit confusing. What’s the safest way to feed baby as they learn to get their tongue around new textures?
Healthy eating during pregnancy is just like healthy eating in general - but there are a few essential nutrients that top the list of what you and baby need the most.
With a little knowledge, you can support baby’s development and future health right from conception. Here’s the list of your much needed nutrients!
Disclaimer: The information provided is the opinion of Good Feeding, it has not been evaluated by healthcare professionals, and is for educational purposes only. Before starting any new foods or feeding practices, please consult your baby's healthcare professional.
Baby’s flavour journey begins in the womb surrounded by your amniotic fluid. Breastfeed if possible to continue the flavour journey through your breast milk.
Flavor training starts before baby needs solids for nutrition. A ‘taste’, 1/2 teaspoon, is all that is required, after a milk feed.
Offer single vegetables where possible, especially in the first few months of flavor training. Avoid hiding ‘unliked’ foods in ‘liked’ foods.
If baby doesn’t like it the first time offer again and again. It can take up to 10 times before acceptance. Don’t be put off by funny faces baby is just getting used to something new. Continue to offer again and again, throughout infancy, toddlerhood and the preschool years
Be a positive role model at all ages and stages, show baby just how delicious those veggies are. Avoid allowing your own likes or dislikes, wants and expectations get in the way.
Disclaimer: The information provided is the opinion of Good Feeding, it has not been evaluated by healthcare professionals, and is for educational purposes only. Before starting any new foods or feeding practices, please consult your baby's healthcare professional.
People around the globe are facing uncertainty to a degree not felt within most of our lifetimes. No one knows what the state of the world or their lives will be one year from now. From job loss to the loss of family, friends, or personal health, it’s hard not to feel stressed.
Becoming a new parent has always been a period of heightened emotions and uncertainty. During the Covid-19 crisis, parents-to-be and new parents face unique challenges, increasing feelings of uncertainty and worry.